Synthetic antimicrobial agent and antimicrobial fabrics: progress and challenges

• Main Authors: Norashikin, Mat Zain, Akindoyo, John Olabode, Beg, M. D. H.
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: IIUM, Malaysia 2018
• Subjects: QD Chemistry; TP Chemical technology
• Online Access: http://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/29465/1/Synthetic%20antimicrobial%20agent%20and%20antimicrobial%20fabrics-%20progress%20and%20challenges.pdf; http://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/29465/; https://doi.org/10.31436/iiumej.v19i2.929; https://doi.org/10.31436/iiumej.v19i2.929
• Institution: Universiti Malaysia Pahang

Recently, there is a strengthening requirement for antimicrobial fabrics that are resistant to pathogens, offer greater hygiene, and are protective in an active lifestyle. Synthetic compounds have been applied to impart antimicrobial properties to the fabrics. In this paper, synthetic antimicrobial...